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987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 987 Hancock St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$605,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
987 Hancock Street
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03387-0061

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,420
Building dimensions
19 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Last altered
2015
Building material
Masonry
Sales
Sale date
12/30/2005
Sale price
$605,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,382
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hancock Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Broadway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,900

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership information for 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/30/2005 $605,000 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/26/2004 $510,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/12/2017 - R
07/03/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017071200238001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/22/2016 - R
07/18/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016071900577001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/14/2016 - R
06/20/2016 - D
Agreement
(2016063000609002)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/14/2016 - R
06/20/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016063000609001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/08/2015 - R
01/29/2015 - D
Agreement
(2015022700901001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/26/2015 - R
01/26/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015021200853002)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/26/2015 - R
12/23/2014 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015021200853001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/11/2007 - R
05/31/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007060101182001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/04/2007 - R
05/17/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007051702197001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX(XXXX)
05/22/2007 - R
05/01/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007051000740001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,382
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,129,000
Assessed value
$508,050

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $941,000 $423,450 $35,226 12.439% $4,382 $4,382 +2.70%
2024/25 $802,800 $361,260 $34,134 12.5% $4,267 $4,267 +7.98%
2023/24 $669,000 $301,050 $31,606 12.502% $3,951 $3,951 +10.07%
2022/23 $674,000 $303,300 $29,265 12.267% $3,590 $3,590 +8.29%
2021/22 $539,000 $242,550 $27,097 12.235% $3,315 $3,315 -0.27%
2020/21 $674,000 $303,300 $27,097 12.267% $3,324 $3,324 -1.65%
2019/20 $566,400 $254,880 $27,096 12.473% $3,380 $3,380 +6.04%
2018/19 $472,000 $212,400 $25,270 12.612% $3,187 $3,187 +7.09%
2017/18 $433,000 $194,850 $23,399 12.719% $2,976 $2,976 +37.37%
2016/17 $356,000 $160,200 $16,805 12.892% $2,167 $2,167 -18.44%

Permit information for 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/10/2015 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
02/25/2022 A
04/26/2018 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Bushwick South residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Weirfield St & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.091

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 491 0.34
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 Yes Public PK, K-8 491 0.34
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.12
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.12
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School 3 No Public PK, K-5 197 0.26
P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School 3 No Public PK, K-5 197 0.26
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.33
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.33
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.34
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration 4 Yes Public 6-8 342 0.35
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.12
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.34
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.41
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.47
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.47
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.55
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration 3 No Public 6-8 165 0.55
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.57
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes 3 No Public 6-8 267 0.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.24
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.41
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.57
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.60
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.60
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.63
Bushwick School for Social Justice 2 No Public 9-12 272 0.71
Brooklyn School For Math And Research NR No Public 9-12 333 0.71
Academy for Environmental Leadership 2 No Public 9-12 275 0.71
Academy Of Urban Planning 5 No Public 9-12 403 0.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,420 square feet.

When was 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 12/30/2005 for $605,000.

What is the assessed value of 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $508,050.

What are the property taxes for 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 987 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,381.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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